Lot
10

A SAMANID SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY CUP

CENTRAL ASIA, 10TH CENTURY

A SAMANID SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY CUP
CENTRAL ASIA, 10TH CENTURY
With squat body on short foot with high and slightly tapering border, a loop handle attached to the side with flat and tapering thumbpiece, the brown slip-painted decoration of geometric interlace over white ground, the lip with a line of chevrons, repaired break, areas of restoration
3¼in. (8cm.) high; 5in. (12.5cm.) diam. (mouth)